U21 beats the Czech Republic with flying colors and ensures EM fever in Germany!

U21 beats the Czech Republic with flying colors and ensures EM fever in Germany!

It is an exciting period for German football: On June 18, 2025, the U21 national team made the leap into the quarter-finals of the UEFA U21 European Championship in Slovakia with an impressive 4-2 victory against the Czech Republic. The game was an immediate crowd puller and was followed by 3.16 million viewers, which corresponds to an impressive market share of 19 % in the age group of 14 to 49 year olds. The U21 trumped its previous game against Slovenia, which it was able to win 3-0, for a total of 500,000 spectators.

But the day had even more ready: While the U21 cheered, Bayern Munich also competed on the same evening to play at the club World Cup against Auckland City. The Munich triumphed with a brilliant 10: 0 - a rifle festival that was already decided in the first few minutes, so that the tension quickly gave way to a clear result. This encounter was followed by 2.64 million viewers on Free TV to Sat.1, which corresponded to a market share of 17.1 %.

U21 moves into the next round

for the German U21, under the direction of national coach Antonio di Salvo, the appearance against England is already in sight on June 18 at 9:00 p.m. It remains to be seen whether goalkeeper Noah Atubolu will be fit in time because he is struggling with a sore throat. Tjark Ernst is ready if Atubolu should fail. The players Tim Oermann and Paul Wanner can also look forward to an assignment. Max Rosenfelder has to watch due to a yellow lock. However, after his ankle injury, Merlin Röhl could intervene again in the game - a hope that is very important in the ranks of the DFB.

There is further focus on Paul Nebel, who could potentially also appear for Ireland because he has Irish roots. The DFB coach is optimistic that every person on the pitch can maximize their own performance. Collabars by central defender Bright Arrey-Mmbi, who sets a frequency basis for calming down before the games on music, show how individual preparations are.

a viewer record for the U21-EM

Before the first games kicked off, the UEFA U21 European Championship has already caused a sensation with a record of almost 220,000 tickets sold. This number is remarkable for a period in front of a U21 European Championship and shows the great interest that is shown to this tournament. Seven encounters are already sold out in advance, including the opening game and the final.

The football community can therefore watch the next few days: Both Bavaria and the U21 have to prove themselves while the fans are looking forward to great expectations. On June 18, there could be wind in the sail for the U21 if the game against England is transferred to Sat.1.